887 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Property Records

Lake County property record for 887 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3.5 ba · 3,114 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.156 acres (6,800 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,445,000 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill$16,189 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Transfer
Jan 2020 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-28-311-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-28-311-005

Interior

Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,114 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,679 sqft
1st Floor Area1,129 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,421 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area1,129 sqft
Basement Area1,129 sqft
Finished Basement564 sqft
Unfinished Basement565 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,800 sqft (0.156 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address887 SUMMIT AVE
CityLAKE FOREST
StateIL
Zip60045-1720
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionGREEN BAY ADDN LOT 93
Legal SubdivisionGREEN BAY ADDN
Legal Lot Number93
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract863500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the West Park Neighborhood Historic District
listed 2012 · 190 contributing resources · NRIS 07000900

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address887 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UBS BANK USA
Apr 2, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
PROPER TITLE LLC
Apr 18, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Dec 26, 2017Grant Deed
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 19, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 19, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20258083897
Prior Transfer DateMay 6, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0007800992
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJun 22, 2021
Property Address887 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720
Document Number0007800992
Map ReferenceDOC 114199
Instrument DateMay 6, 2021
Instrument7800992
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address887 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address887 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007622847
DateJan 8, 2020
Instrument7622847
Lender
NameUBS BANK USA
TypeBank
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.87%
Type Change DateJan 1, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change7.87%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.87%

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateApr 2, 2019
Property Address887 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720
Document Number0007552513
Instrument DateMar 18, 2019
Instrument7552513
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2019
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,263.75
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address887 SUMMIT AVE LAKE FOREST IL 600451720, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateApr 18, 2017
Property Address887 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720
Document Number0007387220
Map ReferenceDOC114199
Instrument DateApr 10, 2017
Instrument7387220
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$935.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address887 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720

Mortgage

Document Number0007387221
DateApr 18, 2017
Instrument7387221
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.37%
Type Change DateMay 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8.37%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.37%

December 2017: Grant Deed

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateDec 26, 2017
Property Address887 SUMMIT AVE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1720
Document Number0007453169
Instrument DateAug 2, 2015
Instrument7453169
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$802.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1414 KATHRYN LN LAKE FOREST IL 600454317, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-4317

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Forest City
Elementary School DistrictLake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$309,538 (+32.52%) Land $92,059 Building $217,479$928,707 (+32.52%) Land $276,205 Building $652,502
2024$16,189.00 (+21.38%)
2023$13,338.00 (+2.88%)$233,578 (+2.94%) Land $69,467 Building $164,111$700,804 (+2.94%) Land $208,422 Building $492,382
2022$12,965.00$226,910 Land $67,484 Building $159,426$680,798 Land $202,472 Building $478,326

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 2017 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAKE FOREST
serves 19,642 people · EPA ID IL0970800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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